Quiet Power| Posted February 08, 2017
Often times, the most powerful praise and worship is in the most simple songs. The album may not be a huge production, and all the lyrics may not talk specifically about God, but the message behind it all is what makes it praise and worship. Joe Deegan has nailed this concept. Basic instrumentation, solid vocals and someone willing to give him a chance are all he needs to make an impact with his new release Cover & Title Page.
"Hosea" is a spectacular summary of the Biblical account, but underneath that there is the message that God loves people. Even if they walk away, they are still deeply loved by Him who would send His own Son as a sacrifice for them. "The Monotony of Love" and "Land of Memory" are touching songs about family that remind listeners just how precious their loved ones really are. "Further Up and Further In" brings to mind C.S. Lewis as it references a chapter title in The Last Battle. The song really parallels not only the Narnia novel, but the Bible as a whole. Our stories here on earth are incomplete; our lives here are just a chapter of the whole. Even after we have gone "Further Up and Further In" to eternity, the grand story of our lives is not over.
The Bottom Line: If you like Jars of Clay, do not miss Joe Deegan. His music is simple but powerful in a way that not even the most expensive polishing and producing can buy.
Song to Download Now:
"Hosea" (Get it on iTunes here.)
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